Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (13)
By venue
Competitions faced in
CAF Africa Cup of Nations
CAF African Nations Championship
FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
International Club Friendly
WAFU Nations Cup
Year-by-year
| Year | Benin | D | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
About this head-to-head
Benin and Nigeria have met 13 times on record. Benin lead with 2 wins, Nigeria have won 10 times and the two clubs have drawn 1 match between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 04 February 2004.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Benin vs Nigeria. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Benin and Nigeria.
Across their recorded meetings, Benin have found the net 6 times against Nigeria, while Nigeria have scored 24 times in reply — a combined 30 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 14 October 2025, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2004. Follow every upcoming Benin versus Nigeria clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Benin vs Nigeria — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Benin and Nigeria played each other?
Benin and Nigeria have met 13 times on record, with the first meeting on 04 February 2004.
Who has won more, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria have the edge with 10 wins to Benin's 2, with 1 draw between them.
How many goals are scored when Benin play Nigeria?
Their meetings produce 2.31 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 31% of them.